Winning blow: rook to c7 (d7·3)
c9-20206Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Rc7+ Kd5 30. Bb3+ Rxb3 31. Nxb3
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- Spot on — bishop to b3 (#7).
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd5, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #169.
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